The study of the earth, such as rocks and shells, is called:

The study of the earth, such as rocks and shells, is called:
 
  a. chemistry
  b. geology
  c. ecology
  d. meteorology

Question 2

When an employment-at-will statement is part of a personnel policy (in states where this is permitted), it means that ____.
 
  a. the employee must have the will to work for this agency
  b. the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship for any reason or without reason
  c. the employer must show cause before terminating an employee
  d. the employer and employer are willing to work with each other

Question 3

The recycled material that the text suggests could be used to create logs for the block center is:
 
  a. newspapers
  b. grocery sacks
  c. tree limbs
  d. broken furniture

Question 4

All members of an interview committee should be prepared for each interview by ___.
 
  a. reviewing their own personal interviews
  b. reviewing and calling the candidates references
  c. reevaluating their own performance before hiring a new employee
  d. becoming familiar with the job description for the position that is to be filled and examining and reviewing the information from the candidates resume

Question 5

During the first day of a new employees orientation, the director should be sure to ___.
 
  a. notify parents and members of the board about the new employee
  b. give the employee a tour of the facility
  c. assign a buddy and also encourage all existing staff to help the new employee feel a part of the team
  d. all of the above

Question 6

The best reason for implementing a mentoring program for new staff orientation is ___.
 
  a. it reduces the cost of training
  b. it can relieve the director of orienting new staff
  c. it can increase the self-esteem of experienced staff who are selected to be mentors
  d. it is easy to do and does not take much time

Question 7

Which of the following interview strategies helps put the candidate at ease during an interview?
 
  a. Take notes during the interview because that makes candidates feel their remarks are on target and important.
  b. Make formal introductions until the end of the interview so the candidate will not feel pressured to remember everyones names.
  c. The first few questions should ask about what the candidate has to offer the program so he/she can start talking about themselves right away.
  d. Avoiding eye contact with the candidate so he/she wont feel on the spot.